The Next Day: The Biggest Losers in the Tech Industry in 2024.
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The year 2025 has begun, and with it comes a review of the disappointments in the technology sector from 2024. Choosing the worst protagonists in the industry has not been an easy task, as the landscape was not particularly favorable for technology. The situation with social media has become increasingly bleak, including the conflict over a potential TikTok ban in the United States and the proliferation of manipulated and deepfaked content, creating a noisy and confusing environment. This raises questions about the quality of the information we consume and whether we are simply faced with an internet of chaos and digital fatigue, coupled with the phenomenon of artificial intelligences communicating amongst themselves.
Furthermore, the obsolescence of past technologies and the difficulties that Intel faces in reclaiming its market position have been highlighted. Criticism has also arisen regarding artificial intelligence assistants, which have not met the generated expectations.
With the change of the year, new developments are anticipated in the Engadget newsletter, which will feature deeper analyses and a diversity of authors and editors. The intention is to enrich the content offered to the public.
Another interesting aspect is the arrival of new characters and works into the public domain, allowing for adaptations and sharing of creations from 1929 and audio recordings from 1924. Among these works are classics that marked the beginning of the sound film era, featuring the work of directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney, with their iconic productions.
On the other hand, Sony has announced the release of the first PlayStation Plus games for 2025. This month’s titles include Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. The Suicide Squad title has generated surprise due to its multiple delays and negative reviews, and although the developer has confirmed that this season will be the last for content, there are no plans to shut down the game immediately.
